winning

American  

[win-ing] / ˈwɪn ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that wins.

   Antonyms:

   losing

2. Usually winnings something that is won, especially money.

3. Mining.

   1. any opening by which coal is being or has been extracted.

   2. a bed of coal ready for mining.

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adjective

1. that wins; successful or victorious, as in a contest.

   the winning team.

   Antonyms:

   losing

2. charming; engaging; pleasing.

   a winning child; a winning smile.

   Synonyms:

   winsome, attractive

   Antonyms:

   repulsive

winning British  

/ ˈwɪnɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a person, character, etc) charming, engaging, or attractive

   winning ways

   a winning smile

2. gaining victory

   the winning stroke

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noun

1. 1. a shaft or seam of coal

   2. the extraction of coal or ore from the ground

2. (plural) money, prizes, or valuables won, esp in gambling

Other Word Forms

• unwinning adjective
• winningly adverb
• winningness noun

Etymology

Origin of winning

1250–1300; Middle English (noun); win ¹, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Medvedev should move up a place to number 12 in the rankings after warming up for another crack at the Melbourne Park title by winning the Brisbane International on Sunday.

From Barron's

I just told myself 'enjoy, be more relaxed and not think about winning or losing'.

From BBC

When asked if she would congratulate Venezuela’s María Corina Machado on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the Mexican president sternly replied: “No comment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m a very progressive person who cares deeply about winning these elections, but my phrasing was not right. I will be more thoughtful! I really do promise,” Rogers wrote.

From Salon

He initially coached the under-16s before Solskjaer called on him, believing his "winning mentality, commitment and hard work" would be valuable in the culture he was trying to create.

From BBC

Related Words

• leading
• successful
• victorious